Section III. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

TM 10-3930-242-12

Section III. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

4-5. Tools and Equipment

4-6 Maintenance Repair Parts.

There are no special tools and equipment authorized

Repair parts and equipment are listed and illustrated

in TM 10-3930-242-20P.

for maintenance of this equipment.

Section IV. ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

4-7. General

Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and

To make sure that your vehicle is ready for operation

flammable. Wear protective goggles and

at all times, inspect it systematically so you can dis-

gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area.

cover any defects and have them corrected before

Avoid allowing solvent to contact skin, eyes,

they result in serious damage or failure. The table on

and clothes, and don't breathe vapors. Do

the next few pages contains your organizational

not use near open flame or excessive heat. If

PMCS. The item numbers indicate the sequence of

you become dizzy while using cleaning sol-

minimum inspection requirements. If you're operat-

vent, get fresh air immediately and get

ing the vehicle and notice something wrong which

medical aid. If solvent comes in contact with

could damage the equipment if you continue opera-

skin or clothing, wash with water. If solvent

tion, stop operation immediately.

gets in your eyes, flush eyes with water and

get medical aid immediately. Flash point of

Record all deficiencies and shortcomings, along with

solvent is 100-138F (38-59C).

the corrective action taken, on DA Form 2404. The

Item Number Column is the source for the numbers

(1) Keep it clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris

used on the TM Number Column on DA Form

only get in the way and may cover up a serious prob-

2404.

lem. Clean as you work and as needed. Use dry

cleaning solvent (P-D-680) to clean metal surfaces,

4-8. Organizational Preventive Maintenance

Use soap and water when you clean rubber or plastic

Checks and Services

material.

(2) Bolts, nuts, and screws. Check that they

a. The item numbers of the table indicate the se-

are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. You can't try

quence of the PMCS. Perform at the intervals shown

them all with a tool, of course, but look for chipped

below.

paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. Tighten

(1) Do your (Q) PREVENTIVE MAINTE-

any bolt, nut, or screw that you find loose.

NANCE quarterly (every three months).

(3) Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint,

(2) Do your (A) PREVENTIVE MAINTE-

rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you

NANCE annually (once every year).

find a bad weld, report it to direct support.

b. If something doesn't work, troubleshoot it ac-

(4) Electric wires and connectors. Look for

cording to the instructions in this manual or notify

cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose

your supervisor.

or broken connectors. Tighten loose connections and

c. Always do your preventive maintenance in the

make sure the wires are in good condition.

same order so it gets to be a habit. Once you've had

(5) Hoses and fluid lines. Look for wear, dam-

some practice, you will spot anything wrong in a

age, and leaks. Make sure clamps and fittings are

hurry.

tight. Wet spots show leaks, but a stain around a fit-

ting or connector can also mean a leak. If leakage

d. If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it,

comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten the

write it down on your DA Form 2404. If you find

fitting or connector. If something is broken or worn

something seriously wrong, report it to direct support

out, either correct it or report it to direct support.

as soon as possible.

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